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The ‘Rentvesting’ Strategy: Owning a Home Where You Can’t Afford to Live

 

Oh, the ever-evolving property market. Keeps us wondering: how will I keep my head above water? And this is how a war-like property strategist is born. One of these savvy strategies is called: rentvesting. This is the art of renting where you want to live and buying where it fits your wallet.  Getting your foot…

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Demand for project properties soars versus general market

 

New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that demand for fixer-upper properties is easily eclipsing overall market demand as homebuyers demonstrate a strong appetite for renovation projects amidst ongoing affordability restrictions due to stubbornly higher mortgage rates and slow but steady house price growth. Across England, there are currently an estimated 601,525 homes listed for…

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5,600 sellers slash asking price within first 30 days

 

5,600 home sellers slash asking price within first 30 days of hitting the market, as market stagnates ahead of Autumn Budget The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed that as many as 5,559 home sellers have slashed their asking prices within 30 days of entering the…

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How to Protect Your Property Investment Before You Buy or Sell

 

Buying or selling property can be one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make, which is why protecting that investment should come before anything else. Taking the time to do the right checks and work with the right experts saves you from expensive surprises in the future. Preparation gives you power when it comes…

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Love or Hate Rightmove

Rightmove launches new webinar to equip agents with market leading insights and business-boosting strategies

 

Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, is launching a new webinar to equip agents with the latest market intelligence and profit-boosting strategies to accelerate sales and improve conversion rates. The webinar titled, ‘From pitch to profit: Competing on more than just fee’, will take place live on Friday 17th October at 1pm, exclusively for Rightmove…

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60% of homeowners admit to stress & sleepless nights

 

Managing your mortgage and mental health as 60% of homeowners admit to stress and sleepless nights The latest insight from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has shown that for the majority of homeowners, their mortgage is their single largest financial worry, with 60% stating that their mortgage worries have impacted their mental health at one…

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Brits could buy a haunted property without knowing

 

Buyers in England and Wales could unknowingly purchase a property with a haunted reputation, as sellers aren’t required to disclose it. Homebuyers who are unaware are at risk, as this could lead to privacy concerns, nuisance from visitors and impact property value. Louise Ainley, a qualified conveyancer at licensed conveyancer course provider Access Law Online,…

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3 ways a new-build could boost your purchasing position

 

The latest internal data release from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that it’s not just younger, first-time buyers taking advantage of new-build benefits to buy one-bed flats. Multiple homebuyer demographics are purchasing at all levels of the property ladder, buoyed by improvements to the mortgage market landscape, which have seen lenders offer greater…

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‘Outdated’ mainstream homebuying can learn from auctions to give security to buyers and sellers

 

Andy Thompson, Director at Eddisons part of Begbies Traynor Group, said: “Buying and selling through auctions prioritises speed, transparency and security. By front loading elements such as legal documents, background checks and searches, both buyers and sellers have confidently and fully committed to the transaction, which means when the hammer falls, contracts are exchanged and…

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Damaged timber from Dry Rot

Mould and damp – what you need to know ahead of winter

 

With the winter months just round the corner, problems with damp and mould can become far more prominent. Autumntime is when many people turn on central heating systems and choose to close windows, preventing fresh air ventilation needed to allow damp air to leave a property. Unfortunately, the combination of warm and damp air can…

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How to help out hoarders

Homeowner horrors that could wipe £54,000 off your property’s value

 

With Halloween on the horizon, nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed the housing horror stories that could give sellers the biggest fright, with subsidence topping the list, knocking more than £53,000 off the value of the average UK home. Springbok Properties analysed 10 of the most common homebuyer turn-offs,…

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£5m paid in SDLT on nation’s most expensive property

 

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global, has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the most expensive homes sold across the nation going for as much as £41m – a purchase that comes with…

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Got a New Home in Nelson UK? Explore Stylish Furniture for Every Corner

 

Moving into a new home is always exciting, and if you’ve just settled down in Nelson, UK, now is the perfect time to furnish your space with stylish, functional, and long-lasting pieces. At AH Interiors Nelson, we bring you a wide range of modern and classic furniture that makes every corner of your home truly…

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Looking into Colin Horan: A Trusted Estate Agent in Irish Real Estate

 

In the competitive and often unpredictable realm of Irish property, one name stands out above the rest: Colin Horan. With a sterling reputation forged over years of committed service, strategic insight, and unwavering ethics, Colin distinguishes himself as a trusted partner for buyers, sellers, and communities alike. This read delves into his background, philosophy, approach,…

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Hodge Expands Remortgage Options with Up to 90% LTV, Offering Greater Flexibility into Retirement

 

Hodge has unveiled enhanced remortgage features designed to support customers at every stage of life, from older first-time buyers to those managing life changes such as divorce or debt consolidation. The expanded options now include capital raising up to 90% LTV, debt consolidation up to 85% LTV, and the consideration of earned income up to…

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